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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 942.96 and 403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 942.96 and 403.46 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 942.96 = 403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/942.96 = 403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 942.96 × 403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 380,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,446.98/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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